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BEST WESTERN Ville Platte
1919 E Main Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586-6646Phone: 337/360-9961 | Fax: 337/363-8526
Discover the BEST WESTERN Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish. Enjoy the temperate climate throughout the year, enhancing the allure of the area's many recreational and cultural activities. Free high-speed Internet access is provided for all guest rooms!
Evangeline also hosts numerous festivals during the year which include the Smoked Meat Festival and the Gumbo Festival. El Charro's authentic Mexican restaurant is immediately adjacent to the property. There is one state park in the parish and a number of parks open to the public. Outdoor recreation and sports are available to all. The region's lakes, rivers and wilderness areas offer year-round activities. Recreational facilities, country clubs and golf courses are available throughout the parish
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Among the nation's premier Flamenco and Spanish dance companies, Flamenco Vivo upholds the purity of this dance. In Baton Rouge.
Mardi Gras Day in Eunice includes a variety of family events and activities downtown while the Courir is parading through the Prairie.
Family friendly night time parade, super floats, lots of throws, marching bands. In Natchitoches.
Mardi Gras in Downtown Crowley at the City Hall.
Professional artists lead classes and workshops in sketching, painting, pottery, music, film. In Baton Rouge.
A series of five free concerts for their 2011-2012 performance schedule. In Leesville.
Gonzales Roughstock Shootout - Bull Riding, Bucking Broncos and Barrel Racing 7 - 9pm.
March 2012
Repticon presents an exciting Reptile Show – Sat. 10am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. In Gonzales.
This event is a quality arts and craft show and sale held at the Rapides Parish Coliseum Expo in Alexandria.
The 32nd Annual Louisiana Sportsmen's Show is Louisiana's original sport fishing, hunting and boat show. In Gonzales.
Also known as the Festival of Flowers, the spring festival in Forest Hill celebrates and promotes the nurseries and planting season.
An all day event in New Roads. Festivities include Antique Cars, Trucks, Food, Music, Arts, & Crafts, and Antique Shopping.
A unique country fair featuring live music, food, carnival rides, Jambalaya Cook-Off, and more. In New Roads.
April 2012
Displaying a collection of more than 3,000 dolls from around the world. Admission is free. In DeRidder.
Festival fun at the Yellow Bayou Park in Simmesport.
Featuring native crafts, exhibits, live music, parade, antiques, food booths and arts and crafts. In Washington.
At the Louisiana State Penitentiary, in Angola.
Celebrate the 26th Festival International de Louisiane in historic Downtown Lafayette.
Have fun during this spring festival in LaPlace.
May 2012
In Downtown Baton Rouge.
The 36th Annual MayFest Arts & Crafts Festival will be held in the Downtown Leesville Historic District on May 6th and 7th.
Car show and crawfish cook off, in Rayne.
Mixes great cajun food, good times and music with cochon de lait to create an unforgettable experience. In Mansura.
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. In Gonzales.
In Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
June 2012
Join in the fun during this festival weekend highlighting the city's great spices and music.
Festival fun in Rayne.
Sponsored by LSU, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President's Office and the Baton Rouge Area.
A three day fun filled festival with something for everyone and no gate fees. In Bunkie.
Join in the festival fun in Ville Platte.
We celebrate the taste of the season with the Beauregard Watermelon Festival every year.
July 2012
Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks over the Cane River Lake, food vendors, in the Historic District of Natchitoches.
Music festival featuring the finest in Swamp Pop & South Louisiana Music benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In Gonzales.
Multi cultural celebration of heritage and folk art. Food, Cajun music and dancing, demos, exhibits inside A/C Prather Coliseum.
Friday night speaker and wine and cheese. Saturday biologist will band Hummingbirds. In St. Francisville.
August 2012
Enjoy the end of summer while strolling our small town streets, shopping, eating and enjoying the music. In St. Francisville.
Friday events include Zydeco music, motorcycle games and Zydeco dance off. Saturday begins with a poker run through Natchitoches Parish.
300+acres for people to come out and relax, ride in the mud, fish, or even catch a concert or two. In Colfax.
September 2012
Heritage celebration with food, music, children's activities, parade and trail ride along Louisiana Trails. In Goldonna.
Delicious barbecue is just one of the Southwest Louisiana treats you will find at the Carlyss Cajun Bons Temps Festival. In Carlyss.
Saturday State Championship BBQ Contest, come taste the best BBQ in the South, live music and more. In Port Allen.
We have many family events including a talent contest, spelling bee, art contest, balloon rides, carnival rides, pony rides. In Baker.
October 2012
Celebrate fall in the antique district in Denham Springs.
Fun times in Sulphur.
A re-enactment of the mid-evil knights fighting the sevendreaded enemies of Cotton. In Ville Platte.
